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Spring 1-15-2013
ENG 1002G-034-043: Composition and
Language
Lynanne Page
Eastern Illinois University
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2013
English 1002G
Composition and Language
Course Outline and Syllabus
Bring this syllabus and course schedule to every class so that you may make note of any changes I
announce.
Lynanne Page, Instructor
3037 Coleman
[email protected]
Office hours: M 10am-12pm
W 9am-12pm
Required Texts:
Fowler, H. Ramsey and Jane E. Aaron. The Little, Brown Handbook. 11th ed.
Griffith, Kelley. Writing Essays about Literature.
?'h ed.
Kennedy, X.J. and Dana Gioia. Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing. 11th ed.
Course Description:
English 1002G. Composition and Literature. A writing course designed to improve skills in critical thinking and
analytical expression based on the reading of literary texts in a variety of literary genres, including poetry,
fiction and drama. As in 1001 G, attention is given to the on-going development of student writing, including
effective expression, clear structure, adequate development, and documentation of sources. Prerequisite:
English 1001 G.
Course Objectives:
Upon completing English 1002, students should be able to:
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Think critically about literary texts;
Select and narrow a literary topic;
Write clearly and concisely in standard written English;
Refer to secondary sources, and document those sources accurately in MLA style
Revise essays for clarity, cohesion and style;
Assist fellow students in their writing and revision .
Grading:
Grades on individual assignments will be assigned according to the following scale:
A
B
90-100%
80-90%
70-80%
60-70%
59% and below
c
D
F
Grades for individual writing assignments will be determined according to the Guidelines for Evaluating Writing
Assignments in EIU's English Department (attached). Be sure to read these guidelines fully - they will help you
to understand what is expected of your work. Keep in mind that adequate, average work will receive a C,
and excellent work will receive an A. Please remember that your grade for an essay will be determined not
just by your final draft, but also by your revision work.
According to the Internal Governing Policies of the University, grades have the following meanings:
Grade
A
B
c
Description
Excellent
Good
Average
The possible final grades for English 1002G are A, B, C, NC and INC. In other words, you cannot pass this
course with D-level work. If your grade for the course is less than a C, you will receive an NC for the course
and you must then retake the entire course to receive credit.
In addition, you must turn in all major essays to receive credit for the course. If you fail to turn in one of your
assignments, you will receive an NC for the course.
Assignments will be accepted for full credit only on the day on which they are due. Late assignments will lose
one letter grade for each day they are late.
Assignments:
60%
Essays
Diagnostic
Essay 1
Essay 2
Essay 3
5%
10%
20%
25%
Final Exam
10%
Daily Assignments (including
peer review drafts, peer
reviews, workshops, quizzes,
and in-class exercises)
30%
100%
Please note: I do not accept assignments electronically.
The Essay Process:
Essays 1, 2, and 3 each will be completed in three steps: the peer review, the workshop, and the final draft.
You will revise between each of these steps, and your peer reviews and workshops will count as daily
assignments.
Peer Review Directions:
1. Upload your peer review draft to your group's "Peer Review Draft" dropbox before the due date listed
on your course schedule. If your draft does not meet the minimum length requirement for the
essay, points will be deducted.
2. Email your group members to determine which two group members will review each essay.
3. Review essays for your two designated group members. Each Peer Review should take the form of a
letter. The body of your letter must be at least twenty-three lines long, typed in Times New Roman 12
point with one inch margins on all four sides of the page.
Your letter will answer the following questions:
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What is the writer's thesis? Quote it and then paraphrase it.
Does the writer's first paragraph effectively introduce the topic and engage your interest?
Explain and provide quotations from the essay as evidence.
Is the writer's essay logical? Explain and provide quotations from the essay as evidence.
Are the ideas presented in an effective, logical order? Can you suggest a better order for the
paragraphs? Explain.
Are there sections and paragraphs that lack adequate development? Where do you want to
know more? Explain and provide quotations from the essay as evidence.
If the draft uses outside sources, are they cited accurately? If there are quotations, are they
used correctly and integrated smoothly? Explain and provide quotations from the essay as
evidence.
Is the writer's style engaging? How would you describe the writer's voice? Explain and provide
quotations from the essay as evidence.
Is the tone appropriate for the writer's purpose and audience? Is the tone consistent throughout
the draft? Are there places where another word or phrase might work better? Explain and
provide quotations from the essay as evidence.
What does the writer do especially well in the draft? Explain and provide quotations from the
essay as evidence.
What one or two things would most improve the draft in a revision? Explain and provide
quotations from the essay as evidence.
4. Email your reviews to the essay's writers AND COPY MS. PAGE ON THE EMAIL.
* If the group member whose essay you are to review doesn't upload her/his essay, send an email to the
entire class (including Ms. Page) with your essay attached. The subject of the message should be, "Need
a review of my essay."
* If the group member who is supposed to review your essay doesn't send a review to you, check your
email for a message with the subject line, "Need a review of my essay." Reply to the message, offering to
review the essay. Review the essay and email your review back to the writer (and copy Ms. Page on the
message!).
Workshops Instructions:
1. After you receive your peer reviews from your fellow group members, revise your essay using their
comments as a guide.
2. Once you have revised your essay, print it. Then, using a pen, identify and label examples of the target
issues Ms. Page gave you in your last essay. You must identify at least three examples of each target issue. If
you feel that none of these target issues are present in your current draft, write a statement to this effect at the
top of your draft.
3. On the day before your workshop (or earlier), place this new draft with your target issues marked in my
mailbox in the English Department mail room (3155 Coleman). If your draft does not meet the minimum
length for the essay or you have followed the target issue instructions above, you will lose points.
4. Attend your scheduled workshop, and be prepared to work on your essay during this workshop.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory. Your final course grade will be lowered by one letter grade for each unexcused
absence over three. Absences may be excused for religious holidays and some university events. Also, in
documented, drastic cases of illness or personal emergency, absences may be excused.
In addition, each time you are tardy, you will accrue one half of an unexcused absence. If you are more than
fifteen minutes tardy, you will accrue a full unexcused absence. If you leave class early, you will accrue a full
unexcused absence. Exceptions may be made if your provide documentation of an accepted excuse (see
below).
What to do when you have missed class:
1. Determine whether your absence can be excused. If you provide one of the following forms of
documentation, your absence may be excused:
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Receipt from a visit to a doctor's office or health care facility (including EIU Medical Clinic)
Letter from a doctor
Program from a funeral
Letter from faculty advisor documenting your participation in a university-sponsored event
Program from a service for a religious holiday
If you are experiencing a personal emergency, see me during office hours or at another scheduled time
to discuss documentation of the emergency.
2. Contact a classmate to find out what transpired during the class session(s) you missed. You are
responsible for finding out what you missed. Do not email me to ask. I will not respond to such an
email. Also, do not take up class time to ask. If you have questions about what transpired in class, you
may visit me during office hours or at another time you schedule with me.
Below, write the names and telephone numbers of three of your classmates whom you may contact
when you miss class:
Name:
Name:
Number:
Number:
Name:
Name:
Number:
Number:
If your contacts prove to be unreliable in documenting what happened in class, it is your
responsibility to find new ones. Make plenty of friends in class, and get the names and phone
numbers of your Writing Group members. Also, remember that you can email any classmate from
Desire2Learn.
3. If you have documentation of your absence, bring it to class as soon as you can. You may have to wait
a few days to get a receipt from EIU Medical Clinic
4. Write the date of your absence in the appropriate blank below.
5. Remember that you cannot make up daily points, even if your absence is excused.
Unexcused absence dates:
Your final grade for the course will now be
one level lower than your overall average
Your final grade for the course will now be
two levels lower than your overall average
You can no longer pass the course
Excused absence dates:
See Ms. Page immediately if you have more than
three unexcused absences.
Classroom Conduct:
Disruptive behavior violates the Eastern Illinois University Student Conduct Code (see the Office of Student
Standards webpage for more information). If your behavior is disruptive, you must leave class and your
absence will count as unexcused.
In addition, cell phones must be placed out of sight and must be set on vibrate or turned off during class. In
addition, computers are to be used only for class-related activity.
You will be asked to leave class and your absence will be unexcused for the day if you do any of the following:
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Look at or use your cell phone
Use any computer, including your own laptop and the computer provided for you in the lab, for any
purpose unrelated to the current class discussion or task
Writing Center:
I encourage you to use EIU's Writing Center located at 3110 Coleman Hall. This free service provides one-toone conferences with writing center consultants who can help you with brainstorming, organizing, developing
support, and documenting your sources.
The writing center is open to help any student from any major at any stage of his or her writing process, and its
system of one-to-one conferences demonstrates value and respect for individual writers, all of whom can
benefit from feedback about their works in progress.
To schedule an appointment, you can drop by the center (3110 Coleman Hall) or you can call 581-5929. The
writing center is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Friday hours of
operation are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Disabilities:
If you have a documented disability and wish to receive academic accommodations, please contact the Office
of Disability Services (581-6583) as soon as possible.
Plagiarism:
Any teacher who discovers an act of plagiarism - "The appropriation or imitation of the language, ideas, and/or
thoughts of another author, and representation of them as one's original work" (Random House Dictionary of
the English Language) - has the right and the responsibility to impose upon the guilty student an appropriate
penalty, up to and including immediate assignments of a grade of F for the assigned essay and a grade of F for
the course, and to report the incident to the Student Standards Office. Respect for the work of others should
encompass all formats, including print, electronic, and oral sources. The University also uses TURNITIN to
detect instances of plagiarism.
Keep in mind that accidental plagiarism (including missing or incorrect citations) has the same effect as
intentional plagiarism, and therefore must be penalized and reported to the Office of Student Standards.
Guidelines for Evaluating Writing Assignments in EIU's English Department
Grades on written work range from A to F. The categories listed below are based on rhetorical principles and
assume intellectual responsibility and honesty. Strengths and weaknesses in each area will influence the
grade, though individual teachers may emphasize some categories over others and all categories are deeply
interrelated.
A
B
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D
F
Focus
Has clearly stated
purpose or main
idea/thesis quite
thoughtfully and/or
originally developed
within the guidelines
of the assignment
Has clearly stated
purpose or main
idea/thesis
developed with some
thoughtfulness
and/or originality
within the guidelines
of the assignment
Has a discernible purpose or
main idea/thesis which is not
very clearly stated and is
developed with limited originality
and/or thoughtfulness; may have
missed or failed to conform to
some element of the
assignment's guidelines
Has no purpose or
main idea/thesis;
shows little or no
thoughtfulness
and/or originality;
may not conform to
the guidelines of the
assignment
Organization
Is logically organized
but without overly
obvious organization
devices; has unity,
coherence, strong
transitions; has welldefined introduction,
body, conclusion
Is logically organized;
has unity, coherence,
competent
transitions; has welldefined introduction,
body, conclusion
Is organized, but not necessarily
in the most logical way; has unity
and coherence but may make
inconsistent use of transitions;
has introduction, body,
conclusion, one of which may be
weak
Has no apparent
purpose or main
idea/thesis and/or
shows little
thoughtfulness
and/or originality;
may not conform to
significant elements
of the assignment's
Quidelines
Is somewhat
organized, but is
confusing to readers;
shows significant
problems with
coherence, unity,
transitions; no or
poorly written
introduction, body or
conclusion
Development
Supports purpose or
main idea with
abundant, fresh
details; details are
specific and
appropriate; uses
sources well when
sources are called for
in the assignment
Supports purpose or
main idea with
sufficient details;
details are fairly
specific and
appropriate; uses
sources adequately
Supports purpose or main idea
with details, but some parts of
the paper are
inadequately/inappropriately
developed or vague
Makes an attempt to
use details to
develop purpose or
main idea but is, for
the most part,
inadequately/
inappropriately
developed
Does not develop
main idea; may use
sources
inadequately/
inappropriately
Style &
Awareness of
Audience
Word choices show
consideration of
purpose and
audience; shows
thoughtfully and
imaginatively
constructed
sentences;
incorporates sources
well
Word choices are
appropriate to
purpose and
audience; sentences
often constructed
thoughtfully and
imaginatively;
incorporates sources
adequately
Word choices are mostly
appropriate to purpose and
audience; sentences aren't
particularly thoughtful or
imaginatively constructed;
sources may sometimes be
awkwardly incorporated
Word choices may
be inappropriate to
purpose or audience;
sources incorporated
poorly
Word choices are
generally poor;
sources are
incorrectly or very
awkwardly
incorporated
Mechanics
Has very few
grammatical, spelling
and punctuation
errors; uses
appropriate
documentation style
correctly when
necessary for
assignment
Has minor
grammatical,
punctuation or
spelling errors that
do not interfere with
reading of essay;
uses appropriate
documentation style
correctly
Has some grammatical
punctuation and/or spelling
errors that occasionally interfere
with reading of essay; uses
appropriate documentation style
but may have some errors
Has grammatical,
punctuation and/or
spelling errors that
make reading
difficult;
documentation style
may be poorly used
Has grammatical,
punctuation and/or
spelling errors that
make reading very
difficult;
documentation style
poorly used
Process
Shows abundant
evidence of careful
planning and drafting
and attention to peer
and teacher
comments
Shows evidence of
careful planning and
drafting and some
attention to peer and
teacher comments
Shows some evidence of
planning and drafting, though
some drafts may be less
considered, and some attention
to peer and teacher feedback
Shows only a little
evidence of planning
and drafting and
attention to peer and
teacher feed back
Shows little or no
evidence of planning,
drafting, or attention
to peer and teacher
feedback
Is not organized; has
little or no coherence
and unity; poor or no
use of transitions; no
or poorly written
introduction, body or
conclusion
Electronic Writing Portfolio
what you need to know
What is the purpose of the Electronic Writing Portfolio?
Effective writing is a goal of Eastem's undergraduate program, and the EWP allows the
University to assure that its students are effective writers. The EWP
gathers authentic artifacts of students' writing to ascertain that Eastem's
students are meeting that goal. Completing the EWP is a graduation
requirement of all undergraduate students.
What does Eastern consider effective writing?
Competent writing at Eastern displays the following skills: establishing
and maintaining focus and appropriate voice; organization that enhances
presentation of material/ideas; development of ideas supported by
details; use of effective sentence structure, syntax, and diction; and the
use of correct mechanics.
What courses are eligible for paper submissions?
Three submissions are required for the portfolio. Submissions may come from any
writing-centered or writing-intensive course, or from any other undergraduate course for
which you have completed an appropriate writing assignment (see below). Courses
designated as writing-intensive or writing-centered are indicated in the catalog.
Only one submission is allowed from any one course. If you submit from ENG
1001G/1091G, you may not submit from ENG 1002G/1092G. Before you submit from
any course, it is a good idea to discuss your plan to submit with your instructor.
What kind of papers may be submitted?
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The paper must be at least 750 words in length (approximately 3 pages).
It must be written in standard English.
It must be developed in a manner consistent with the demands of the discipline for
which is was written.
It must contain a coherent writing sample that connects ideas within and between
paragraphs. Therefore, lists, lesson plans, and other such documents may not be
submitted.
Submissions may not be creative pieces, such as poems, short stories, or plays.
When do I need to submit?
All papers must be submitted the semester a student is enrolled in a course. Students
may not submit papers for courses after the semester ends. If you fail to submit a paper
from a course from which you planned to submit, you will need to choose a new course
for your EWP submission.
You must submit your first two papers by the time you have earned 60 credit hours.
The third and final submission must be submitted by the time you earn 105 hours.
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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Electronic Writing Portfolio
www.eiu.edu/assess/ewpmai n. php
How do I submit to the EWP?
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Go to http://www.eiu.edu/assess/
ewpmain.php.
How will I know the ratings my papers
received?
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Click on "click here to begin the submission
process· under the "Student Submission
Information" heading. Instructions are also
available here.
After you have submitted your document, a notice
will be sent to your professor to rate your paper.
To check your ratings, log in by following the first
4 steps given under the submission instructions.
At the main menu, click on "View Ratings" to see
your ratings.
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Enter your EIU login and password. Click
·submit." This is the same as your EIU e-mail
login and PAWS login.
How will my ratings be used?
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This should take you to the EWP Student:
Main Menu page. Click on "Submit a Writing
Sample.·
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Select the course from which you want to
submit from the drop-down menu.
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Click the "Upload Writing Sample" button.
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Click the "browse" button and go to the file
you want to submit and click on the file. The
file must be one of the following types:
Microsoft word (.doc), plain text (.bet), rich text
(.rtf), or PDF (.pdf).
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Click the "open" button. The file location will
appear in the "File to Upload" box. Type in a
description of the assignment that was given
for the paper you are submitting.
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Click the "validate file" button.
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Click the "Upload File and Complete
Submission• button. You will receive a
message that you have successfully
submitted a writing sample to the Electronic
Writing Portfolio and will be taken back to the
main menu.
Ratings will be used to determine how well you
write. Students whose 3 submissions are
primarily "superior" will be given a "writes with
distinction" designation on their transcript and will
receive a congratulatory letter and certificate.
Students who receive a 2 or lower rating will
receive an email alerting them to this rating and
encouraging them to seek assistance with their
writing. Their advisors will receive an alert as
well so that they may assist students in improving
their writing skills.
Do I have to submit if I transfer in to
Eastern?
Yes. Transfer students must submit 3
documents to the EWP as part of their
graduation requirements. Additional time may be
needed for transfer students to submit, so leeway
will be granted. Students who transfer into
Eastern should consult with their advisors
concerning their submission plans. It is
recommended to submit at least one paper your
first semester at Eastern.
GOOD PRACTICE:
Keep all your coursework electronically until you graduate!
Tentative Course Schedule
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Page numbers refer to your Kennedy textbook.
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Readings will be discussed on dates listed. Please read before this date.
Week
1
Monday
Wedneday
January 7
January 9
Diagnostic due
Introduction to Course
Lecture: Understanding Poetry
pp. 754-5 "Richard Cory"
p. 703 "Fire and Ice"
2
January 14
January 16
1--~~~~~L~e~c~tu_re~:~U_nd~e_r_~_a_nd_i_ng""--F_ic_tio_n~~~~~~IL-~~-=B~e~gi~n~C~o~u~rs~e~T~h~e~m~e.:..._1:~D~e~si_re_a_n_d_L_o_v_e~~~~I
pp. 169-172 "The Gift of the Magi"
pp. 538-542 "Araby"
pp. 29-35 "A Rose for Emily"
pp. 16-20 "A & P"
3
January 21
January 23
University Holiday: Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday
Handout: "Hills Like White Elephants"
pp. 674-5 "This Is Just to Say"
4
January 28
pp. 584-595 "Where Are You Going ... "
January 30
"Where Are You Going ... " con't.
Essay 1 Peer Review Draft due on Desire2Learn (see
directions in syllabus or on Desire2Learn)
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February 4
February 6
No classes - Essay 1 Writing Workshops
No classes -- Essay 1 Writing Workshops
DON'T FORGET TO ATIEND YOUR SCHEDULED
WRITING WORKSHOP. FAILURE TO ATIEND THIS
WORKSHOP WILL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION IN DAILY
POINTS.
DON'T FORGET TO ATIEND YOUR SCHEDULED
WRITING WORKSHOP. FAILURE TO ATIEND THIS
WORKSHOP WILL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION IN DAILY
POINTS.
You must bring the following to your writing workshop
in order to receive full points:
You must bring the following to your writing workshop
in order to receive full points:
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Your new draft
Your peer review draft
Your peer review sheets
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Your new draft
Your peer review draft
Your peer review sheets
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February 11
Begin Course Theme 2: Family and Tradition
Handout: "Watching the Mayan Women"
February 13
pp. 474-482 "This Is What It Means ... "
Handout: "Appendix"
Handout: "Bedtime Story"
Essay 1 final draft due (don't forget to submit with all
previous drafts and peer review sheets)
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February 18
February 20
Begin Course Theme 3: Opportunity and Fate
pp. 51-72 "Sonny's Blues"
pp. 700-701 "London"
pp. 961 "Much Madness is divinest Sense"
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February 25
February 27
Handout: "The Judge's Wife"
Essay 2 Peer Review Draft due on Desire2Learn (see
directions in syllabus or on Desire2Learn)
pp. 342-343 "Magical Realism" and Handout: Archetypes
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March 4
March 6
No classes - Essay 2 Writing Workshops
No classes - Essay 2 Writing Workshops
DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND YOUR SCHEDULED
WRITING WORKSHOP. FAILURE TO ATTEND THIS
WORKSHOP WILL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION IN DAILY
POINTS.
DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND YOUR SCHEDULED
WRITING WORKSHOP. FAILURE TO ATTEND THIS
WORKSHOP WILL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION IN DAILY
POINTS.
You must bring the following to your writing workshop
in order to receive full points:
You must bring the following to your writing workshop
in order to receive full points:
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Your new draft
Your peer review draft
Your peer review sheets
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Your new draft
Your peer review draft
Your peer review sheets
March 11
March 13
University Holiday: Spring Break
University Holiday: Spring Break
March 18
March 20
Begin Course Theme 4: Truth and Meaning
Handout: "Euphoria"
Handout: "First Coca-Cola"
Handout: "Good Country People"
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March 25
March 27
Essay 3 Demonstration
Research Demonstration
***Note: Class meets at Booth Library South
Entrance (the entrance closest to the clock tower)
Essay 2 final draft due (don't forget to submit with all
previous drafts and peer review sheets)
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April 1
April 3
Handout: "Mexicans Begin Jogging"
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Handout: "How to Tell a True War Story"
p. 836 "In the Desert"
April 8
April 10
All Course Themes
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Essay 3 Peer Review Draft due on Desire2Learn (see
directions in syllabus or on Desire2Learn)
pp. 1558-1609 A Doll's House
A Doll's House can't.
April 15
April 17
No classes -- Essay 3 Writing Workshops
No classes -- Essay 3 Writing Workshops
DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND YOUR SCHEDULED
WRITING WORKSHOP. FAILURE TO ATTEND THIS
WORKSHOP WILL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION IN DAILY
POINTS.
DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND YOUR SCHEDULED
WRITING WORKSHOP. FAILURE TO ATTEND THIS
WORKSHOP WILL RESULT IN A DEDUCTION IN DAILY
POINTS.
You must bring the following to your writing workshop
in order to receive full points:
You must bring the following to your writing workshop
in order to receive full points:
Your new draft
Your peer review draft
Your peer review sheets
Your new draft
Your peer review draft
Your peer review sheets
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April 22
April 24
Essay 3 due (don't forget to submit with all previous
drafts and peer review sheets)
A Doll's House can't
Final Exam Review
A Doll's House con't